EPIPHYSEAL FRACTURE-AVULSION OF THE DISTAL EXTREMITY OF THE CLAVICLE - A CASE-REPORT

Fracture of the clavicle is the commonest fracture in children. It is generally due to direct trauma to the shoulder. Orthopaedic treatment usually ensures consolidation within three weeks. Fracture of the late ral third is uncommon and unusual. It corresponds to an epiphyseal avu lsion of the distal extremity of the clavicle, equivalent to acromiocl avicular << pseudodislocation >>. The coracoclavicular ligaments remai n intact. Surgical reduction of the clavicle in its periosteal sheath is necessary. The authors report a case of fracture of the lateral thi rd of the clavicle in a 5 and a half year old child with spontaneous f ormation of a << neoclavicle >>.